Prince & The Revolution – When Doves Cry
Prince & The Revolution – When Doves Cry (1984)
Directed by: Prince
When Doves Cry is a groundbreaking track by Prince & The Revolution, released on May 16, 1984, as the lead single from the album *Purple Rain*. The song, notable for its absence of a bass line, blends elements of pop, R&B, and rock, and became Prince’s first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, holding the position for five weeks. The accompanying music video, directed by Prince himself, features surreal and provocative imagery, including scenes of Prince emerging from a bathtub and performing with The Revolution, capturing the song’s intense emotional themes.
